Holt, Alabama — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama that reported themselves either as a smoker, as a "heavy" drinker or someone who has recently used illicit drugs. Sources: CDC Community Health Status Indicators Report (drug use) and RWJ County Health Rankings (alcohol and tobacco use).

Percentage of the Population
12%
Alcohol
22%
Tobacco
5.5%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Alabama United States
Alcohol 11.0% +1% 14.6% -2.6%
Tobacco 22.2% -0.2% 20.5% +1.5%
Drugs 4.9% +0.6% 5.6% -0.1%

Teen Pregnancy

Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Alabama United States
Females 15-19 53.0 -22 45.8 -14.8

Physical Inactivity

A person is considered physically inactive if during the past month, other than a regular job, he or she did not participate in any physical activities or exercises such as running, calisthenics, golf, gardening, or walking for exercise. Source: National Diabetes Surveillance System (CDC)

Physically Inactive
Compared to State and National
Alabama United States
Physically Inactive 32.5% -3.7% 28.0% +0.8%

Preventive Care

Percentage of relevant populations who avail themselves of age- and sex-appropriate preventive care measures. Source: CDC: The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)

Compared to State and National
Procedure Alabama United States
Pap Smear 83.8% -0.3% 82.0% +1.5%
Mammogram 82.0% +2.2% 80.0% +4.2%
Colonoscopy 42.3% +3.7% 43.1% +2.9%
Pneumonia Vaccine 62.0% -5.5% 65.5% -9%
Flu Vaccine 63.6% -4.2% 69.4% -10%